Daring ATM Heist in Maharashtra: Rs 23 Lakh Stolen

In Maharashtra's Solapur district, unidentified thieves stole Rs 23 lakh from a State Bank of India ATM by disabling CCTV cameras with a spray. The heist took place in Barshi city, and a case has been registered, with police investigating this early Sunday morning theft.

Unidentified thieves executed a daring heist early Sunday morning, making off with Rs 23 lakh from an ATM in Maharashtra's Solapur district, according to local police.

The culprits sprayed a liquid on the CCTV cameras at the State Bank of India branch on Paranda Road, Barshi city, to avoid being captured. They then broke the bank's shutter around 4 am to gain entry and fled with the cash, a police official informed.

A formal case has been lodged against the unknown suspects at the Barshi city police station, and a comprehensive investigation is currently underway, authorities reported.

(With inputs from agencies.)